The web of life is a mingled yarn, good and ill together. ~ William Shakespeare

Monday, May 29, 2006

Meet the team

For this season's Amazing Lace, Team Knit 'n Lit will be a relay team comprised of several different teammates, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Team members will have various times on the track, but each should see some action every week.

The following team members have made it through try-outs and have completed the preliminary rounds.From left to right:Pattern: Leaf Lace Shawl from FibertrendsYarn: Knitpicks Shimmer in Happy DanceNeedles: Size 4 Inox Grey's shown, but probably will go with size 4 Susan Bates for length.

All of these team members have survived the first round, swatching, and some have done so well in trial races that they have begun the relay a bit early. In fact, member Cloverleaf Rib is nearly finished with her portion of the relay. Not to worry, some backup lacers are still in preliminary auditions.

Several sock yarns and patterns have risen to the challenge and at least one will be selected to replace Cloverleaf Rib.Left to right:Pattern: Waving Lace socksYarn: Opal sock yarnNeedles: Either size 1 Susan Bates DPNs or size 1 Inox Grey's DPNs

Team Knit 'n Lit does have some previous lace experience. Mom's Little Lace Scarf can be seen here, The Girl's shawl here. The team also has prior experience with Branching Out, the Leaf Lace Socks and the Leaf Lace Shawl. All of these ended badly, so the team is hoping that the second (or third or fourth) time is the charm.

Oh, and in case it all goes to hell in a handbasket? 300g of pink laceweight cashmere are waiting in the wings. Yum.